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lustre

/ˈlʌs.tə/

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noun

/ˈlʌs.tə/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее мягкий блеск или сияние, часто описывающее поверхность, которая светится отражённым светом, или качество, которое выделяется как блестящее или исключительное.

A noun referring to a gentle sheen or glow, often describing a surface that shines with reflected light, or a quality that stands out as brilliant or exceptional.

uncountable

  1. Ceramic coatingB2formalbritishart

    A thin, shiny coating applied to ceramics or porcelain to give a decorative, glossy finish.

    ruЛюстр

    • The artisan applied a gold lustre to the vase.
    • This plate has a beautiful iridescent lustre finish.
    • Lustre glazes are popular in traditional pottery.

    Synonymsenamelglaze

  2. Exceptional qualityB2formal

    A quality of brilliance, distinction, or glamour that makes something stand out.

    ruБлеск

    • Her performance added lustre to the entire production.
    • The award brought new lustre to his career.
    • The company's reputation lost its lustre after the scandal.

    Synonymsbrilliancedistinctionfameglamourgloryhonorprestigerenownsplendor

    Antonymsbanalitydrabnessdullnessmediocrity

  3. Shiny appearanceB1formal

    The visual property of an object that shines with reflected light; a soft glow or sheen.

    ruБлестящий вид

    • The polished silver had a brilliant lustre.
    • Her hair had a natural lustre in the sunlight.
    • The gemstone's lustre made it highly valuable.

    Synonymsburnishgleamglossglowpatinapolishsheenshine

    Antonymsdimnessdullnessflatness

Forms
  • lustres plural form
  • lustres' possessive plural form
  • lustre's possessive singular form
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